Africa's creative economy is currently valued at $60 billion, with projections suggesting it could reach $200 billion by 2030 if the right policies are put in place. That figure framed the conversation at one of the closing sessions at the recently concluded Africa Digital Innovation Forum (ADIF 2026) in Addis Ababa.
From studio to industry: ADIF 2026 charts a path to job creation in Africa's creative industries
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 17 June 2026, International
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